Category Archives: Local News

Redistricting in Illinois has super-minority Republicans calling for fairness
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) joined Springfield area Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) and Tim Butler (R-Springfield) ahead of a House Redistricting Committee hearing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)&nb...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2021

CDM ‘Doctors in Concert’ fundraiser will support new collaboration with local pediatricians
Doctors in Concert is a unique event that showcases local physicians' musical talents to raise funds for health-related initiatives at the museum. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Lo...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2021

Normal Police officer placed on administrative leave following DUI charge
Normal Police officer Amanda Street. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – An officer with the Normal Police Department is on administrative leave following an ...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2021

MCHD reports 164 new cases of coronavirus
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched down to 5.3%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – McLean County added 164 new cases of coro...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2021

Reditus Laboratories in Pekin identifies 4 COVID-19 variants
Fourteen other samples detected the Santa Clara variant and two were the South African variant. (Photo courtesy: Reditus) By Heart of Illinois ABC PEKIN – Reditus Laboratories announced over the...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2021

BPD investigating early morning homicide
No suspect was in custody as of Friday afternoon, nor was there any information on a suspect.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By HOI ABC and WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say a...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2021

State Farm announces hybrid roles for employees
The Bloomington based insurance company says about 40,000 employees will be hybrid, and the remaining employees will be either remote or in-office. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2021

MCHD reports 119 new cases of coronavirus; Hospitalizations remain high
Around 84,000 doses of vaccine have been administered in McLean County, with 17% of the county’s population fully vaccinated. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Do...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2021

“All In for Wesleyan” raises record-setting $2.5 million
More information about “All In for Wesleyan” is available here. (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University's ninth ...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2021

Planning panel backs Rivian’s compromise expansion plan
The Normal Town Council will consider the re-zoning at its April 19 meeting. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – The Town of Normal Planning Commission vote...
Syndicated Author Apr 09, 2021



